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  • The Edison Apartments

    700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219

    Apartment building
    Studio-3 beds
    Pet-friendly
    In-unit washer

    Available units

    Price may not include required fees and charges
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Unit
    , sortable column
    Sqft, sortable columnAvailable, sortable columnBase rent, sorted ascending
    902
    Studio, 1 ba
    415
    Now
    $1,276
    A613
    Studio, 1 ba
    428
    Oct 4
    $1,281
    405
    1 bd, 1 ba
    638
    Nov 29
    $1,526
    1007
    1 bd, 1 ba
    495
    Now
    $1,563
    A503
    2 bd, 2 ba
    876
    Now
    $1,590
    705
    1 bd, 1 ba
    501
    Now
    $1,614
    A404
    2 bd, 2 ba
    863
    Now
    $1,680
    A615
    1 bd, 1 ba
    495
    Now
    $1,681
    A303
    2 bd, 2 ba
    877
    Now
    $1,765
    A201
    2 bd, 2 ba
    787
    Now
    $1,805
    A410
    2 bd, 2 ba
    767
    Now
    $1,830
    A605
    2 bd, 2 ba
    867
    Now
    $1,840
    A310
    2 bd, 2 ba
    823
    Now
    $1,980
    A620
    3 bd, 2 ba
    977
    Now
    $2,090

    What's special

    Business center
    Work from home mode: activated
    This building features access to a business center. Less than 8% of buildings in Richmond have this amenity.
    Historic high-rise
    Historic High-Rise Downtown Living! Welcome to The Edison Apartments, located in downtown Richmond, VA. Built in 1919 as the headquarters for VEPCO (now Dominion Energy), this elegant and historic high rise has been exquisitely transformed into 174 contemporary and unique apartment homes. It has been renamed The Edison to reflect its past history and charm. Located in the center of Richmond's Business/Financial District, The Edison's nearby landmarks include the VCU School of Medicine (MCV), State Capitol Building, The Carpenter Center, Center Stage, The National, and many more! Access to I-95, I-64, and the Downtown Expressway, along with shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor activities, public transportation, and sightseeing are all within minutes of your new apartment home!

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:9 am - 5 pm
    Sat:10 am - 5 pm
    Sun:Closed

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Business Center
    • Fitness Center: 24-Hour Fitness Center
    • Theater: Movie Theater
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    Services & facilities
    • Bicycle Storage: Bike Storage Available
    • Guest Suite: Guest Suite Available
    • On-Site Maintenance
    • On-Site Management
    • Storage Space

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Washer: SS Appliances w/ W/D
    Flooring
    • Concrete: Concrete Floor
    • Hardwood
    Other
    • Interior
    • Island
    • Skylight
    • Terrace Large
    • Terrace Medium
    • Terrace Small

    Policies

    Parking
    • Garage: Attached Covered Parking Garage (Fees Apply)
    Lease terms
    • Available months 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
    Pets
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    • 50 lbs. weight limit
    • $300 one time fee
    • $70 monthly pet fee
    • Restrictions: Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
    Dogs
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    • 50 lbs. weight limit
    • $300 one time fee
    • $70 monthly pet fee
    • Restrictions: Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.

    Special Features

    • 6th Floor Atrium
    • Close To Mcv And Vcu
    • Club Room With Coffee Bar
    • Clubroom
    • Gig Internet For $60/mo
    • Loft Apartment Options
    • Recycling
    • Trash Chutes
    • Yoga Room
    • Yoga Studio

    Neighborhood: Capitol District

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    91 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    64 / 100
    Good Transit
    79 / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Richmond

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of The Edison Apartments?

    The Edison Apartments has a walk score of 91, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of The Edison Apartments?

    The Edison Apartments has a transit score of 64, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to The Edison Apartments?

    The schools assigned to The Edison Apartments include George W. Carver Elementary School, Albert Hill Middle School, and Thomas Jefferson High School.

    What neighborhood is The Edison Apartments in?

    The Edison Apartments is in the Capitol District neighborhood in Richmond, VA.

    What are The Edison Apartments's policies on pets?

    Cats are allowed, with a maximum weight restriction of 50lbs. A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $300 and monthly fee of $70 for cats. Dogs are allowed, with a maximum weight restriction of 50lbs. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $300 and monthly fee of $70 for dogs.

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